Champions League Semi #1....

Great game by both keepers today. Really impressed with both GK's. Weidenfeller and Lopez both stood on their heads. Weidenfeller was great today. Stayed big for a couple of huge saves and even when he did not get their first, his aggression helped save the game. Lopez played incredible under the circumstances and you have to feel for him.

For young goalkeepers, it's important to watch the decision making from the professional goalkeepers. The higher the level, the faster the play, the faster the decisions have to be made. Great day for soccer and a great day for goalkeepers.

may the posts be with you.....

Guzan....

So i've decided to start blogging more frequent. I won't do the same old ten paragraph essay, just try and provide little thoughts during the weeks. Today, I want to say how much I admire Brad Guzan and his performances this year. So many keepers get frustrated being a back up goalkeeper, however Brad did not. After returning on loan last year, he has come to be arguably Villa's best player (I know the Belgian is incredible, that's why I said arguably). His performances throughout the year kept his team rescuing points when all else would of been lost. Although it's not for certain, but Brad's play has been one of the main reasons Villa will survive and remain in the top flight.

Young goalkeepers should watch how Brad goes about his job. Distribution is crisp and technique on the spot. I am looking forward to him establishing himself at Villa in the near term and hopefully a move to a big time club in the long term. Great season for a great goalkeeper.

may the posts be with you.....